Agenda Reports Pack (Public) 15/10/2012, 19.00 - Meetings ...

Source: CPR3 Return/CIN Census 20114.75 SummaryThe past year has seen a fall in the numbers of children subject to child protection plans. There has been intensive work byChildren’s Services and other agencies, with continued focus on strengthening practice, thresholds, and improving participation.There remains a continued need for vigilance to prevent long term delay and ensure interventions are earlier.The report has considered the quality of partnerships between agencies, which underpins good safeguarding practice. Whilst there iscontinued evidence of good practice, there are opportunities to consider further developments4.8 ComplaintsThere has been no formal complaint in respect of CP conferences that has required the establishment of an independent LSCBpanel. With the development of Tri Borough LSCB there has been a need to establish a new Tri Borough complaints processPage 2804.9 Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA)This provides an analysis of all key issues affecting children’s lives, including vulnerable children and obesity. It also includes whatchildren and young people have said about their priorities and what they think is the most appropriate service to respond.- 63 -